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Kitchens are losing the gray color, which I am happy about it. I loved the gray, but I am so over it.  The new color in kitchen will be GREEN! not just a dark leafy green, but a swanky color green like a golden apple. Green is mix of blue and yellow, which warms up any space.

Self-adhesive, removable wallpaper is gaining popularity with people who rent and homeowners looking for a low-commitment way to upgrade their living space. 

"Peel-and-stick wallpaper is perfect for an easy and dramatic room change,"  "You can get creative and simply peel it off when you get tired of it."

 Industrial interior incorporates elements of exposed stonework, high ceilings, wood and metal elements, and neutral colors.  

 In the bedroom furniture sets are being considered unfashionable. 

Identical furniture and matchy match sets don't showcase personality. Matching sets will soon be seen as a flaw in design."

Instead of coordinating all your furniture or buying a complete set from a showroom, consider selecting nonmatching pieces with complementary colors or designs.

Kitchen cabinets are no longer just storage . Cabinets have become the focal point to a kitchen. There has become a evolution  of  streamlined creating a new look that focuses on simplicity and minimalism.  We have our trendy clients who likes the current trends  of customized looks with bold colors.

Open shelves are not for everyone. It is hard to image having open shelving when your dishes are not up to par. This is just half the battle...You have to be selective on what is displayed for every utensil,  bowl or glass has an impact on the overall aesthetic of your kitchen.  Find new similar-colored utensils that create a uniform look. You can use wine bottles, mason jars, and fruit bowls as decorative elements. If you have coffee mugs or special recipe books, use them to make the shelving more interesting, but as you mix and match all these elements, think about the current trends and how it may work today but not long term.  

 Homeowners  no longer want standard,boring,off the assembly line kitchen designs. They want something new original, unique that creates personality and character. Something within the current trends, providing a statement. Color is one of the most effective ways to grant this opportunity. Neutrals are what's up in a big way. Beige, grey, yellow, soft greens are making their ways into the kitchen. Homeowners are customizing their colors to their kitchens no more "just go along with everyone" the latest news is Let's my kitchen represent me! 

Want a room quick picker-upper! paint the room! This is the most inexpensive way to get a bang for your buck! A new coat of paint brightens, extends and dresses up the room without doing anything else.  If the room is small paint it a soft light color to maximize the space.

Small space? no need to knock down the wall, especially if the place is not yours. Try adding mirrors. Mirrors have the ability to create the illusion of additional space.  Look at the picture above and see how the two large mirrors the room look larger. A small room with strategically placed mirrors makes the space increase in size and look new.

Mirrors

Decorative mirrors make excellent art pieces for empty walls. By placing mirrors of different sizes and shapes in a pattern you can produce new art worthy of a piece of purchased wall decor.

A nice way of giving a room a subtle boast is to mix textures and patterns. I like to mix plush with rough textures. Add a throw of plush velvet to a wooden rocking chair, throw a new satin pillow on the seat and you are set. 

The most important thing to remember when decorating and creating is to be you! What the current trends are may work on TV or in someone else home may not be who you are. Your space should reflect your taste, personality and style. My motto is,"My home my rules and my style".